Root Canal

Root Canal

Experienced Greenville Family Dentists

If you are experiencing throbbing tooth or jaw pain, you may need a root
canal. A healthy tooth contains soft tissue at the center, filled with
blood vessels and nerves. However, if this soft tissue becomes infected,
the root of the tooth may need to be cleaned in order to remove the infection.
If you are experiencing tooth pain and think you may require a root canal,
our dentists can help.

At Bowman, Padgett and Associates, our full-service dental practice can
address your oral hygiene needs. Our dentists have more than 50 years
of combined experience treating patients in the Greenville area, and we
are confident that we can help you as well. We understand that not everyone
looks forward to dental visits, which is why we put patient comfort first
and create dental plans tailored to your specific needs.

About Root Canal Procedures

When a tooth becomes diseased or infected in the pulp, or the soft tissue,
at the center of the tooth, a root canal may be required. Alternatively,
the root may be extracted, but this may cause the surrounding teeth to
shift and can lead to problems with chewing or biting. Rather than removing
the tooth, dentists can perform a root canal to remove the infected parts
of the tooth.

Your dentist will begin by creating an access point to the infected root
canals. Next, the root canal will be cleaned and shaped and any infected
areas will be removed. The area will then be sealed and filled with a
safe dental material. The tooth will then be capped with a permanent crown
to protect the filling.

Let Our Dentists Help You

Living with tooth pain can be extremely uncomfortable and frustrating.
At Bowman, Padgett and Associates, we strive to help our patients and
we are dedicated to providing dental services that alleviate pain and
improve dental hygiene. In addition to root canal services, we also provide
dental implants and laser gum treatments, as well as cosmetic dentistry.
If you are in extreme pain, we even offer same-day dentistry for your
convenience.